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"FM transmitter is a blessing and curse" on by dotdoc
Pros: 1. Charges iPod; 2. FM connection requires to specific connector to car stereo
Cons: FM transmission is spotty when travelling
Summary: I purchased the Monster iCarPlay Wireless Plus to provide access to my iPod catalog while travelling. The FM transmitter of the iCarPlay promised 2 nice features: 1. a single device that provides connectivity and charges the iPod; 2. connection via an FM transmitter rather than a specific connector (cassette player or auxillary jack).
In use, I'd echo the c-net review: the cord is long enough to become a nuisance. I suppose it has to have some length so the iPod is reasonably convenient & isn't going to fly around the inside of the car with every sudden stop or turn. While you can switch from pre-set 1, 2, or 3 reasonably easy (once you find the control pod along the lengthy cord), further adjustment of the controls (e.g., finding a new free station) cannot be conveniently (or safely) used by the driver without stopping.
I live in an urban area. I can fairly easily find a free station to use as a preset. But I really wanted to use the iCarPlay when travelling. Here's the problem: even when travelling in fairly remote areas (the sparsely inhabited Olympic Peninsula, for example), I found that I needed to find a new free FM frequency frequently enough that I couldn't rely on the presets & had to adjust the signal on the iCarPlay manually. And the signal from the iCarPlay is fine if the planets align & no interfering signal is present, no matter how weak. My wife was constantly adjusting the thing on a recent trip & we both ended up kind of fed up.
In short, I think you have to bite the bullet & look for some sort of wired connection to a car stereo. -
"Good Features, mediocre performance" on by jbrettl
Pros: Compact power plug
Cons: Poor reception
Summary: I spent the last week looking for a way to transmit my IPOD music into my car stereo. I have a new car with a fairly good factory stereo system and I really did not want to swap out the stereo for one with line inputs. My only other alternative was to look at FM transmitters.
This one plugged into the power source nicely. Logo lights up and is sharp looking. Easy to set channels. Poor reception in areas with electrical interference and channel leakage. Very expensive for what you get. -
"Works GREAT - do NOT get Griffin RoadTrip charger/transmitter" on by jdrayman23
Pros: Transmits very clearly and has three pre-sets
Cons: A base to hold the iPod would be cool, but not necessary
Summary: I just returned from Radio Shack, having returned the Griffin RoadTrip charger/transmitter (which worked terribly) and exchanging it for this product, which works EXACTLY as advertised for about $10 less. Music from the iPod comes through very clearly; if you pause the iPod for a second and turn up the volume on your radio, you may hear a slight bit of static, but that's about it. This is a HUGE difference from the RoadTrip, which could not produce a connection nearly as clear as the iCarPlay. This product also as three pre-sets (the RoadTrip has none) which makes it easy to switch radio stations if need be.
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"Great product but a bit expensive" on
Pros: I live in Toronto Canada and haven't heard any stations bleed into the signal yet (I use 104.9). The 3 station presets are easy to set and the LED display is very cool. It also charges the ipod!
Cons: A little expensive compared to others out there. Many vendors have the iCarPlay and the iCarPlay Plus mixed up in the product listings. I found the cable a little long, but nothing a few twist ties can fix.
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"There are better options (DLO Transpod)" on by Mosephus
Pros: Generally decent reception
Cons: Awkward design, regular static attacks
Summary: I got the Monster iCarPlay mainly because it didn't cost me anything, and in that regard I got my money's worth.
The reception is OK. The bass, mid and treble setings on my car stereo need to be at maximum or just below, and the iPod needs to be set on Treble Booster.
The design is awkward. There is a long cord with which one must contend. I ended up velcroing the center unit to my dashboard and letting the iPod dangle to my cup holder. Unfortunately summer's blistering heat caused problems with this method.
I do live in Los Angeles, one of the worst cities for FM Transmitters, and every few days the reception would decay to unlistenable for hours at a time.
I recently purchased the DLO Transpod which is a far better transmitter for roughly the same price. I highly recommend the Transpod over the iCarPlay.
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